Tag: Minority rights in courtrooms
DOJ Investigates Prosecution Policy Allowing Race Consideration in Plea Deals
A new policy in Hennepin County, Minnesota, that lets prosecutors think about racial identity in plea deals has caused a stir at the U.S. Department of Justice. They're poking around to see if the...
Conviction overturned due to allegations of witchcraft and drug use
The New Mexico Supreme Court recently made a groundbreaking decision to overturn Desiree Lensegrav's 2022 murder conviction and prevent a retrial due to severe...
